Guest artist, Chase Gentry has been working on a mural in the Art, Agriculture and Technology Education hallways. He is incorporating a variety of images in all three classes within the mural. Chase typically uses pen and ink to create cartoon drawings with an almost realistic and metaphysical touch. Other times he’ll use acrylic paints and watercolors to convey color. Chase enjoys creating on canvas, multimedia paper, wood, doors, household objects, walls, basically anything that you can think of. He’ll also take a turn and paint original designs on clothing and even shoes. He draws inspiration from cartoons and anime. Not only does he love cartoons and implements those ideas into his creations, but he also throws in ideas he’s learned about himself either through self-growth, meditation practices, and nature as a whole. His idea of the importance of imagination can be found in almost every piece of his work. He is forcing the viewer to decide for themselves what it means to them and what colors their mind wants there. He hopes in this way, he can help others look beyond the curtains of art and help people bring their own inner artist out of hiding.
Guest artist, Velga Easker came to demonstrate her collage process to the Mixed Media and 8th grade art class, Wednesday, November13. Velga Easker explores the creative possibilities of the mundane discards of our throwaway culture by deconstructing materials such as canceled postage stamps, security envelopes, junk mail, produce tabs and coffee sleeves. She reassembles this seeming waste into collages which at times resemble traditional fabric quilts.
Students had the opportunity to explore and experience using coffee sleeves and cups to create original collages. Her work is found on her website: https://velgaeaskerart.com/
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, December 3rd, in the Middle/High School 3:45 to 7:45.
Blood Drive
When: November 20th (9am-2pm)
Where: Old Gym
Lots of times still available. We will have plenty of help on hand and would love to see you there!
Thank you to those who are already scheduled for this event! Every pint helps.
Thanks to the De Soto Fire Dept for watering down the track before the game today. Go Pirates!
What a great Homecoming week! Good luck DeSoto football!
Today the Ag Natural Resources class had the opportunity to assist the staff at the Genoa National Fish Hatchery with emptying the public fishing pond. A great day of hands-on learning!
De Soto MS/HS has been awarded a Peer to Peer Suicide Prevention Grant from Mental Health America! This money will be used for the facilitation of the middle and high school Hope Squads!
